The long road

Summary: When civil war breaks out in Jose's Central American village, outspoken people like his mother are in danger. So Jose and his mother must flee. The long road north to make a new home is arduous and very long, but it is only the beginning of hard times. A memorable book about an unforgettable--and true--journey. Although life is difficult in Jose's Central American village, he enjoys playing football with his friends, sharing the large meals cooked by his aunts, and even going to school. But a civil war breaks out in his country. Outspoken people like his mother are in danger, so Jose and his mother must flee. The road north to make a new home is arduous and very long, but it is only the beginning of hard times. They face days of paperwork and nights in a hostel for refugees. Even when his mother finds work as an office cleaner, they must rely on a food bank. Slowly, the pieces of this new life begin to come together as Jose and his mother realize that they have finally arrived at the happy end of a very long road.